How far is Flint, MI from Bethel, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Bethel, MI is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.63 mi
02h 32m
Flight
107.89 mi
173.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.89 mi
Kilometers
173.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.63 mi
Kilometers
216.67 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-16T16:02
Arrive Bethel
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
67.3 mi
01h 16m
To Bethel
67.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Bethel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Bethel.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business: Coldwater

    2032 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fenn Road

    3236 ft · 1 min · Fenn Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Angola Road

    66 m · 9 sec · North Angola Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Angola Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Angola Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Central Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · East Central Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Block Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Block Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Block Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Bethel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
63.1 mi · 47%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 34%
US 127
16.1 mi · 12%
East Central Road
2.76 mi · 2%
Block Road
2.71 mi · 2%
North Angola Road
2.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 16m from Flint
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Bethel?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Flint and 67.4 miles from Bethel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potterville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potterville.

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

50 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 107.89 mi (173.64 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethel

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,423
Coordinates41.8328300, -85.0735800
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Bethel (-85.07358, 41.83283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Bethel. The current time is 16:02:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.